Russia Returns To Cam Ranh Bay
KHIEU KANHARITH (VIETNAMESE) GO HOME
HA HA HA ! a warning to all Vietnamese occupiers of
Cambodia .
Beware , you will pay dearly one day
Strong Resolution on Cambodia
Human Rights Abuses
Feb. 27, 1982 : UN
Commission on Human Rights meeting in Geneva adopted a
resolution condemning Vietnam’s occupation of Cambodia as a violation of
Cambodian human rights. The vote was 28 in favor, 8 against, and 5
abstentions.
Oct. 21, 1986 The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution
A/RES/41/6, by vote of 116-21 with 13 abstentions, calling for a
withdrawal of Vietnamese forces from Cambodia.
10 UN
RESOLUTIONS,(1979-1988) VOTED BY 116 UN MEMBER COUNTRIES ,CALL VIETNAM TO CEASE
HER OCCUPATION OF CAMBODIA & REMOVE ALL HER TROOPS FROM THE COUNTRY, ARE NOT
RESPECTED AS OF TODAY.
Oct. 21, 1986 The UN General Assembly adopted a
resolution A/RES/41/6, by vote of 116-21 with 13 abstentions, calling for a
withdrawal of Vietnamese forces from Cambodia.
President Reagan's address to the 43d
Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, New York,September
26, 1988.
"Mr. Secretary-General, there are new hopes for Cambodia, a nation
whose freedom and independence we seek just as avidly as we sought the freedom
and independence of Afghanistan. We urge the rapid removal of all Vietnamese
troops ...."
As of today,Cambodia is still occupied by the Vietnamese
troops despite the call from the US president to Vietnam to cease her
occupation
of Cambodia since 1988.
Cambodia needs Independence from Vietnam and the
Vietnamese invaders.
Vietnam must cease her occupation of Cambodia at
once.
Bury
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:27:21 -0700
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Russia Returns To Cam Ranh Bay
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October 13, 2010: Russia
has approached Vietnam about returning to Cam Rahn Bay. From 1979 to 2002,
Russia used Cam Rahn Bay as a naval base and intelligence facility. Until 1990,
when the Cold War ended, the Russian fleet not only used Cam Rahn Bay, but
expanded its facilities fourfold. But as soon as the Cold War ended, the
Russians withdrew everything but electronic listening facilities. In 2002, in
response for Vietnamese demands for a lot more rent ($200 million), the
Russians
withdrew altogether. But now, Russia and Vietnam are both concerned about
China's growing naval power. The Russians are willing to return, if the
Vietnamese charge a more reasonable rent.
Vietnam is likely to make a deal, as China is an ancient foe, and getting
more aggressive. Vietnam has also turned to France to refurbish its military
and
as a source of new military equipment. This was somewhat surprising. Last
December, Vietnam signed a contract to purchase six Kilo class
submarines, for $300 million each, from Russia. This was part of a larger
package, that included over a dozen patrol boats, at least two frigates and
dozens of aircraft. In effect, Russia was supplying weapons to modernize
Vietnam's armed forces. But the Vietnamese have rethought that decision. The
Russian gear on order is still on the way, but French help is sought as well.
Until Vietnam enacted market economy reforms in the last two decades, the
country was broke. But that has changed, and Russia offered attractive prices.
This annoyed China, which considers
Vietnam part of southern China. But despite centuries of military efforts, the
Chinese could never keep Vietnam under control. Now Russia is arming this
wayward part of the motherland. China has not made open claims on Vietnam for
over a century, but the animosity, and memories, are still there. And China was
not happy about Russia stepping into this family
feud.
Although Vietnam fought a bloody war with France from 1945-54, it was France
that unified Vietnam in the 19th century (and turned the region into a French
colony) and introduced modern technology, Western education and French culture
in general. The Vietnamese have not forgotten, but there are no grudges. It's
easy to be forgiving if you were the winner. The French are pragmatic, as
military exports are a major chunk of their economy.
But how did France suddenly replace Russia as the favorite military supplier?
There were several reasons, the major one being the recognition that Western
military equipment and doctrine was superior to what the Chinese and Russians
were selling. There was also the realization that Russia and China were getting
pretty cozy, and that Russia and China also had a centuries old real estate
dispute over who should really own Russia's far eastern provinces. If China
wanted to renew old disputes with Vietnam, Russia would not be much help. China
only has to bring up those old territorial claims, and Russia backs away from
helping Vietnam in any way.
France, on the other hand, has no claims on Vietnam, and wants to keep China
from becoming too much of a troublemaker. Vietnam has also been getting cozy
with the United States, another old foe who also shares concerns about Chinese
ambitions. Opening Cam Rahn Bay to Russian, and maybe even American, warships,
would make Vietnam an even more difficult wayward province to bully. Russia
says
it can refurbish its facilities in Cam Rahn Bay within three years. Cam Rahn
Bay
is the best deepwater port in the region, and the revived Russian fleet can
operate more effectively from a warm water port.
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